On Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:08:11 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>sf wrote:
>> On Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:18:59 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>
>>> Can't people somehow make sure they stay together when they get
>>> rid of them?
>>
>> It's not their choice unless the books are on consignment.
>>
>In some places, I get the feeling it is because the two volumes
>(at least) have not been banded together.

OK, that's another option... maybe the store owner you're thinking of
has a vision other than $$, I dunno. However, I applaud it. I can't
imagine a vendor binding 12 or more volumes together though.

Breaking up a set like that is like breaking up the Smithsonian.
Ok, I over stated it... but you get my meaning. LOL

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